Belgium Trip Preferences

[Albie]

Please add your Names and Preferences to this thread. Please dont hijack it and if commenting keep it simple please. The idea is purely to find out how many for Alan C to pass info on to Mario or others and see who wants Train or ferry. It makes no difference if you want to come home sunday but it will tell you if you can ride with someone.

Thanks
Andy


Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon Booked
JP Tunnel Sat- Sun Booked 9.20-21.50
rollo22 Tunnel Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
GT Tunnel Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Sazza and Rog Tunnel
slob/Thuli Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon
Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon (indecisively simple)
Scrumpster (Cheaper by ferry and depends on hip and dates etc)
Blind Alan n Sprint Ferry Fri-Mon
Gadget Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Stuart42 Tunnel Sat - Mon Booked 10.20
White537 Tunnel Booked

[logyk]

Please add your Names and Preferences to this thread. Please dont hijack it and if commenting keep it simple please. The idea is purely to find out how many for Alan C to pass info on to Mario or others and see who wants boat or ferry. It makes no difference if you want to come home sunday but it will tell you if you can ride with someone.

Thanks
Andy

Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon

[alan c]

Please add your Names and Preferences to this thread. Please dont hijack it and if commenting keep it simple please. The idea is purely to find out how many for Alan C to pass info on to Mario or others and see who wants boat or ferry. It makes no difference if you want to come home sunday but it will tell you if you can ride with someone.

Thanks
Andy

Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon
Alan Tunnel, Sat-Mon

[slob]

Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon
Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon
JP Tunnel Sat- Sun
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon
Sazza and Rog Tunnel
slob/Thuli Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon

[benson]

Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon
Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon
JP Tunnel Sat- Sun
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon
Sazza and Rog Tunnel
slob/Thuli Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon
Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon (indecisively simple)

[scrumpster]

Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon
Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon
JP Tunnel Sat- Sun
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon
Sazza and Rog Tunnel
slob/Thuli Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon
Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon (indecisively simple)
Scrumpster (Cheaper by ferry and depends on hip and dates etc)

[sprintbint]

Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon
Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon
JP Tunnel Sat- Sun
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon
Sazza and Rog Tunnel
slob/Thuli Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon
Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon (indecisively simple)
Scrumpster (Cheaper by ferry and depends on hip and dates etc)
Blind Alan n Sprint Ferry Fri-Mon

[Stafford]

The idea is purely to find out how many for Alan C to pass info on to Mario or others and see who wants boat or ferry.

I thought boats and ferrys were the same thing!
Anyhow, departure dates would be of use.
Possible sailing/train times as if I'm coming from Bath a 06.00 one is a bit of an early start.
This would also help others to have someone to ride over with as well.
Hotel option or is it camping?

[Gadget]

Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon
Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon
JP Tunnel Sat- Sun
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon
Sazza and Rog Tunnel
slob/Thuli Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon
Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon (indecisively simple)
Scrumpster (Cheaper by ferry and depends on hip and dates etc)
Blind Alan n Sprint Ferry Fri-Mon
Gadget Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon (go with the majority)

[gary tompkins]

I thought boats and ferrys were the same thing!
Anyhow, departure dates would be of use.
Possible sailing/train times as if I'm coming from Bath a 06.00 one is a bit of an early start.
This would also help others to have someone to ride over with as well.
Hotel option or is it camping?

I'm sure it's a typo & Albie meant Ferry or Train?

More info is given on Alan's original Belgium weekend thread here...

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=27173

I'd suggest riding to the Kent area the day before, and either stay in a local B&B or kip at someones gaff overnight to avoid "silly-o-clock" start to catch boat/train?. I'm guessing Alan will create a more formal Weekender style thread for this event, once details are finalised & enough places have been confirmed?

[Stuart42]

Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon
Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon
JP Tunnel Sat- Sun
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon
Sazza and Rog Tunnel
slob/Thuli Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon
Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon (indecisively simple)
Scrumpster (Cheaper by ferry and depends on hip and dates etc)
Blind Alan n Sprint Ferry Fri-Mon
Gadget Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon (go with the majority)
Stuart42 EitherTunnel or Ferry Sat - Mon (No camping though, sorry)

[Grumpy]

Hi guys, i'm interested in joining in on the excursion into belguim.....
Happy with the tunnel.....dont mind if we go out on fri or sat & can return on the mon.

[Grumpy]

should of mentioned, I don't do camping!! prefer B&B!

[Stafford]

Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon
Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon
JP Tunnel Sat- Sun
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon
Sazza and Rog Tunnel
slob/Thuli Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon
Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon (indecisively simple)
Scrumpster (Cheaper by ferry and depends on hip and dates etc)
Blind Alan n Sprint Ferry Fri-Mon
Gadget Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon (go with the majority)
Stuart42 EitherTunnel or Ferry Sat - Mon (No camping though, sorry)
Stafford Tunnel or Ferry Fri-Sun/Mon (No camping please)

[scrapps]

Maybe Alan c (or one of our reps) could contact the mob and get them to recomend some accom in the town. (I think some of the mob have logged on the forum now) now we have a rough Idea of numbers....

[logyk]

Maybe Alan c (or one of our reps) could contact the mob and get them to recomend some accom in the town. (I think some of the mob have logged on the forum now) now we have a rough Idea of numbers....


Please - as I am now far too old to do camping !

[Stuart42]

Please - as I am now far too old to do camping !

Glad its not just me

Cheers
Stuart

[J.P]

The 'M.O.B' have got to be happy with this turnout .
And to think, we all want to go to a country that's flat and has straight roads !

[Grumpy]

Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon
Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon
JP Tunnel Sat- Sun
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon
Sazza and Rog Tunnel
slob/Thuli Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon
Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon (indecisively simple)
Scrumpster (Cheaper by ferry and depends on hip and dates etc)
Blind Alan n Sprint Ferry Fri-Mon
Gadget Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon (go with the majority)
Stuart42 EitherTunnel or Ferry Sat - Mon (No camping though, sorry)
Stafford Tunnel or Ferry Fri-Sun/Mon (No camping please)
White537 Tunnel/ferry fri-mon
__________________
Thought it would be easier for a heads count if I added my name to the main list!
Who fancies a trip back via the Ardennes, to sample the straight roads and flat countryside!!

[slob]

possibly worth noting the main day of the event is Sunday, so having to leave early Sunday to get to a channel crossing around lunchtime may be a bit of a downer

[logyk]

Noted and agreed

[J.P]

Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon
Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon
JP Tunnel Sat- Sun - NO CAMPING
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon
Sazza and Rog Tunnel
slob/Thuli Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon
Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon (indecisively simple)
Scrumpster (Cheaper by ferry and depends on hip and dates etc)
Blind Alan n Sprint Ferry Fri-Mon
Gadget Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon (go with the majority)
Stuart42 EitherTunnel or Ferry Sat - Mon (No camping though, sorry)
Stafford Tunnel or Ferry Fri-Sun/Mon (No camping please)
White537 Tunnel/ferry fri-mon

I don't 'Camp'

[SazzaG]

Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon
Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon
JP Tunnel Sat- Sun - NO CAMPING
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon
Sazza and Rog Tunnel Sat-Mon (probably)
slob/Thuli Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon
Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon (indecisively simple)
Scrumpster (Cheaper by ferry and depends on hip and dates etc)
Blind Alan n Sprint Ferry Fri-Mon
Gadget Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon (go with the majority)
Stuart42 EitherTunnel or Ferry Sat - Mon (No camping though, sorry)
Stafford Tunnel or Ferry Fri-Sun/Mon (No camping please)
White537 Tunnel/ferry fri-mon

[Albie]

Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon
Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon - Any floor will do or tent or b&b
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon
JP Tunnel Sat- Sun - NO CAMPING
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon
Sazza and Rog Tunnel Sat-Mon (probably)
slob/Thuli Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon
Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon (indecisively simple)
Scrumpster (Cheaper by ferry and depends on hip and dates etc)
Blind Alan n Sprint Ferry Fri-Mon
Gadget Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon (go with the majority)
Stuart42 EitherTunnel or Ferry Sat - Mon (No camping though, sorry)
Stafford Tunnel or Ferry Fri-Sun/Mon (No camping please)
White537 Tunnel/ferry fri-mon

[Mand]

Please - as I am now far too old to do camping !

I mean Phil, where would you plug in your hairdryer? ;-)

Opps, sorry didn't mean to hijack, oh well....

[logyk]

A man needs his comforts Mand

[Mand]

A man needs his comforts Mand

Oh don't I know it!

Now back to the thread now we've had a gossip.

[J.P]

Right, here's for being organised.

Booked my Eurotunnel ticket, £29 return ! for Saturday morning to Sunday night.

If you want to join me I'm on the 8.20 am departure on Saturday 20th and on the 9.50 pm departure on the Sunday night. (working on the basis that if I turn up earlier I can find a space).

Waffles, chocolate & beer. Not neccessarily in that order.

[Albie]

Probs right time for departure there. That home time may be a bit early. I guess it would take at least an hour or 2 to get to port and a good 1 and a half for crossing and ride to home so around midnight.

[Albie]

Right, here's for being organised.

Booked my Eurotunnel ticket, £29 return ! for Saturday morning to Sunday night.

If you want to join me I'm on the 8.20 am departure on Saturday 20th and on the 9.50 pm departure on the Sunday night. (working on the basis that if I turn up earlier I can find a space).

Waffles, chocolate & beer. Not neccessarily in that order.

I just had a look and is that return as when I put in date out and date back it totalled twice at £55. Gave me a 2 hour slot though. Need some times from others if we are aiming to travel together.

[Grumpy]

I'm pretty easy with the time, as the trip to the tunnel takes me about 2hrs max, although i would suggest a train at approx 8am going out as this would get us into sunny france as approx 9.30 there time, which means we miss the rush hour traffic.

[Stafford]

So that's the Friday departure time (08.00) what's the Monday return going to be?
Do we have any info on hotel/B&B yet?

[Stuart42]

Hi

I'm coming back on Monday, how does about 2pm grab people?

Anybody going out on the Saturday? How does 10am sound?

Cheers
Stuart

[scrapps]

Hi

I'm coming back on Monday, how does about 2pm grab people?

Anybody going out on the Saturday? How does 10am sound?

Cheers
Stuart

Hi stu
I am going out on saturday both time seen ok with me...

[Stuart42]

Hi all

just booked Euro Tunnel, my first time on it so quite excited, OB Saturday 10:20 then returning Monday 14:20.

Stafford is joining me for the run down so the more the merrier.

Just the hotel to book now, are we intending to stay in the same place if poss?

Also can the Belgians stock up on MOB T shirts as I'd like one please.

Cheers
Stuart

[alan c]

times ok with me as well, but have not booked yet ! what do others think ?

[Gadget]

times ok with me as well, but have not booked yet ! what do others think ?

Fine by me.

[scrumpster]

I can't book anything yet plus would someone remind me of the dates so I can sort out childcare :mand:

[Gadget]

I can't book anything yet plus would someone remind me of the dates so I can sort out childcare :mand:


The weekend of Saturday 20th September onwards. Some are coming back Sunday others Monday. I'll return on the Monday.

[Albie]

I fancy getting the train at 9.20 and return 14.40 sounds good. Jp is getting that train over too.

[scrumpster]

The weekend of Saturday 20th September onwards. Some are coming back Sunday others Monday. I'll return on the Monday.

Cheers for that!

[alan c]

albie, jp is getting the 8.20, we could sort out train times etc tomorrow when at cafe ?

[SazzaG]

Hmm, we're nowhere near being able to commit to booking yet, as our plans are a bit up in the air. We can always camp, so that solves the accommodation issue.

We'll keep an eye on everyone's crossing times, and try to join some of you.

[J.P]

Just to let you all know, I've just changed my Train time for Belgium to 9.20 am on the Saturday departure.

[alan c]

ok thanks jp, now we will book 9.20 saturday and 4.20 return monday, think that will be albie, gary n and scrapps as well ?

[Gadget]

ok thanks jp, now we will book 9.20 saturday and 4.20 return monday, think that will be albie, gary n and scrapps as well ?


I have just booked.

I am looking forward to this.

[Albie]

I have also booked too. More excited than you Gary I think. Cant wait.

[alan c]

i have just booked as well, bet i am more excited than albie and gary !

[Gadget]

I could go into Nonnie mode.






But I wont...:D

[Albie]

No that would also mean a tip top sparkling bike. And jumping around . A LOT.

[gary tompkins]

Trike booked in tonight on same times - 9.20 outbound & 14.20 return

Can you add me to list of confirmed MOB weekenders please Albie

Ta muchly :)

[Albie]

Done for you.

[Stafford]

Trying not to make this thread go on forever, but we do need some accomodation details so we can all book that as well.

[scrapps]

grrr tried to book but site not working. also would like to sort accom asap...
anybody else had problems with eurotunnel site ? click on book now and it just freezes... tried all morning.. great tunnel poxy web site

[J.P]

Yeah I've run into problems in the past. Just give them a call instead, it's easy.

[Grumpy]

I've booked the9.30am out on sat,but i'm returning on tues, thought i'd go for a bimble through the ardenne and north france.

[J.P]

If you're there just a tad earlier you might well be able to joing the 9.20 departure a bunch of us will be on for the Saturday.

[Albie]

Trying not to make this thread go on forever, but we do need some accomodation details so we can all book that as well.
We need to have a thread started Belgiom trip accomodation.I will start one.

[scrapps]

all booked now.....

[Grumpy]

9.20am it is, see you guys at the tunnel.

[logyk]

That's me booked for the tunnel - now let's get a bed sorted out !

[rollo22]

Tunnel booked 9.20 sat 14.20 mon.
All i need now is a pillow to lay my head on.

Any ideas ???

Rollo 22

[Humbucker]

A little bit behind you guys but booked 9:20 saturday train coming back sunday with JP.

Any help with accomadation would be appreciated. B&B, Tent, Igloo i'm not fussed.

[Albie]

great stuff. we are in a b&b

[gary tompkins]

I've just copied Albie's original list down from post #1, and added humbucker on too. Has anybody that's confirmed been left off - please check?

Anyone else ready to book/confirm on this yet?


Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon Booked
JP Tunnel Sat- Sun Booked 9.20-21.50
rollo22 Tunnel Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
GT Tunnel Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Sazza and Rog Tunnel
slob/Thuli Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon
Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon (indecisively simple)
Scrumpster (Cheaper by ferry and depends on hip and dates etc)
Blind Alan n Sprint Ferry Fri-Mon
Gadget Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Stuart42 Tunnel Sat - Mon Booked 10.20
White537 Tunnel Booked
Humbucker - 9:20 saturday train coming back sunday

[Rogerg]

Unfortunately Saz & I can't now make it.

Bummer

Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon Booked
JP Tunnel Sat- Sun Booked 9.20-21.50
rollo22 Tunnel Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
GT Tunnel Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
slob/Thuli Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon
Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon (indecisively simple)
Scrumpster (Cheaper by ferry and depends on hip and dates etc)
Blind Alan n Sprint Ferry Fri-Mon
Gadget Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Stuart42 Tunnel Sat - Mon Booked 10.20
White537 Tunnel Booked
Humbucker - 9:20 saturday train coming back sunday

[ladybird]

ladybird - Tunnel Sat- Sun Booked 9.20-21.50

[Stafford]

Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon Booked
JP Tunnel Sat- Sun Booked 9.20-21.50
rollo22 Tunnel Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
GT Tunnel Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Sazza and Rog Tunnel
slob/Thuli Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon
Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon (indecisively simple)
Scrumpster (Cheaper by ferry and depends on hip and dates etc)
Blind Alan n Sprint Ferry Fri-Mon
Gadget Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Stuart42 Tunnel Sat - Mon Booked 10.20
Stafford Tunnel Booked Sat-10.20 Mon-14.20
White537 Tunnel Booked
Humbucker - 9:20 saturday train coming back sunday

[Albie]

Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon Booked
JP Tunnel Sat- Sun Booked 9.20-21.50
rollo22 Tunnel Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
GT Tunnel Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
slob/Thuli Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon
Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon (indecisively simple)
Scrumpster (Cheaper by ferry and depends on hip and dates etc)
Blind Alan n Sprint Ferry Fri-Mon
Gadget Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Stuart42 Tunnel Sat - Mon Booked 10.20
Stafford Tunnel Booked Sat-10.20 Mon-14.20
White537 Tunnel Booked
Humbucker - 9:20 saturday train coming back sunday
Ladybird - Tunnel Booked 9.20-21.50

[blueguzzi]

Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
logyk Tunnel Sat - Mon Booked
JP Tunnel Sat- Sun Booked 9.20-21.50
rollo22 Tunnel Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
GT Tunnel Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
slob/Thuli Tunnel/Ferry Fri-Mon
Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon (indecisively simple)
Scrumpster (Cheaper by ferry and depends on hip and dates etc)
Blind Alan n Sprint Ferry Fri-Mon
Gadget Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
Stuart42 Tunnel Sat - Mon Booked 10.20
Stafford Tunnel Booked Sat-10.20 Mon-14.20
White537 Tunnel Booked
Humbucker - 9:20 saturday train coming back sunday
Ladybird - Tunnel Booked 9.20-21.50

Blueguzzi- Tunnel Booked 8.42 Sat Return Sun 20.50 ( but thats flexible)

[J.P]

8.42 am. Wowo, that's an early start for you from Southend. That'll mean leaving home at 6.30am for you.
As you see from above there are a lot of us on the 9.20 am departure.

[Albie]

##Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20 Boskapelhoeve
##Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20 Boskapelhoeve
##JP Tunnel Sat- Sun Booked 9.20-21.50 Boskapelhoeve
##rollo22 Tunnel Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
##GT Tunnel Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20
##Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20 Boskapelhoeve
##Gadget Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20 Boskapelhoeve
##Stuart42 Tunnel Sat - Mon Booked 10.20 Boskapelhoeve
##Stafford Tunnel Booked Sat-10.20 Mon-14.20 Boskapelhoeve
##White537 Tunnel Booked Boskapelhoeve
##Humbucker -Tunnel Booked 9:20 saturday coming back sunday
##Ladybird - Tunnel Booked 9.20-21.50
##BluGuzzi - Tunnel Booked 8.42
##slob/Thuli Tunnel Booked Fri-Mon Hotel Denderhof
##logyk Tunnel BookedSat - Mon Booked Hotel Denderhof

The undecided ones ??
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon (indecisively simple)
Scrumpster (Cheaper by ferry and depends on hip and dates etc)
Blind Alan n Sprint Ferry Fri-Mon

[Albie]

15 so far good shout IMHO

Please check these details in case I have it wrong. Looks like we should have some fun. I cant wait to see Logyk sorting out the sat nav at calais. Hmm video needed

##Alan C Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20 Boskapelhoeve
##Albie Tunnel, Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20 Boskapelhoeve
##JP Tunnel Sat- Sun Booked 9.20-21.50 Boskapelhoeve
##GT Tunnel Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20 Boskapelhoeve
##Scrapps Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20 Boskapelhoeve
##Gadget Tunnel Sat-Mon Booked 9.20-14.20 Boskapelhoeve
##Stuart42 Tunnel Sat - Mon Booked 10.20 Boskapelhoeve
##Stafford Tunnel Booked Sat-10.20 Mon-14.20 Boskapelhoeve
##White537 Tunnel Booked Boskapelhoeve
##rollo22 Tunnel Sat -Mon Booked 9.20-14.20 Boskapelhoeve

##slob/Thuli Tunnel Booked Fri-Mon Hotel Denderhof
##logyk Tunnel BookedSat - Mon Booked Hotel Denderhof
##Benson/PB Tunnel Fri/Sat to Sun/Mon Hotel Denderhof

##BluGuzzi - Tunnel Booked 8.42 Hotel Domus Portus


##Humbucker -Tunnel Booked 9:20 saturday coming back sunday
##Ladybird - Tunnel Booked 9.20-21.50




The undecided ones ??
Desmo & Roz Tunnel Sat-Mon
Scrumpster (Cheaper by ferry and depends on hip and dates etc)
Blind Alan n Sprint Ferry Fri-Mon

[Grumpy]

Satnav!? go the old fashioned way..., use a map, lose it....buy another one ...get it wet! Ask a local for directions, who of course does'nt speak english.!!! lol

[slob]

Everyone speaks English, I speak French, Thuli speaks Afrikaans which is remarkably similar to Flemish... no worries, I look forward to trashing at least 3 maps.

[J.P]

Has anyone given thought to a cross country route rather than a motorway route from Calais ?
I'm happy to sat nav it before we go.

[ladybird]

Has anyone given thought to a cross country route rather than a motorway route from Calais ?
I'm happy to sat nav it before we go.

Which satnav do you have... we should try and sync the routes by poi or something
I have a tomtom rider (not the new one) i did spot the other day you can add locations from google maps with a right-click to your gps device when it is connected to your pc

[logyk]

I will need a week to program mine if we are doing that J P ;)

[J.P]

Phil ! I thought you were supposed to be hip and with it ?
Technology should work FOR YOU, you know.

Anyway. I've got a Garmin Zumo with All Europe on it.
I've thrown something in google maps that looks fine and it'll be easy enough. But I can't paste the link because it doesn't show the whole route. Basically, come out of Calais, turn south a bit, travel east along the smaller roads towards Gent, around Gent and on to Moerzeke.

[logyk]

Hip??????????

Last time I was anything approaching hip was about August 1971.

I too have a Zumo.....I understand from Sazza that they can talk to each other ....(hope they are polite !).....so maybe we can sort out a transfer from you to me in case the group gets split.








I actually do know how to use the Garmin.....problem at Arrow Mill was the handwritten postcode which I continually misread so the satnav would not recognise.....but I want PD and Albie to have their full quota of fun out of the situation ;)

[gary tompkins]

I will need a week to program mine if we are doing that J P ;)


I'll need a week to jack up trike's suspension & fit nobblies if JP's on the shat nav ;)

[Albie]

Hip??????????






I actually do know how to use the Garmin.....problem at Arrow Mill was the handwritten postcode which I continually misread so the satnav would not recognise.....but I want PD and Albie to have their full quota of fun out of the situation ;)

Sorry Logyk I will stop. Its Daves fault for putting the funny on the dvd also poor Rods bike.

Enough. I will also be bringing mine as you might deliberately lose me for fun.

[logyk]

Sorry Logyk I will stop. Its Daves fault for putting the funny on the dvd also poor Rods bike.

Enough. I will also be bringing mine as you might deliberately lose me for fun.


And leave you on some foreign soil....no chance ....we always bring our boys home !!!!!

[scrumpster]

Alas I won't be going, i'm not hip with a dodgy hip (at 43 I ask you!!!) However please raise a glass of Belgian beer for me (I love the stuff ) and have a real good time!!!!!

[Grumpy]

I'm happy with cross country, just let me hae the address in case we get seperated.

[ladybird]

Alas I won't be going, i'm not hip with a dodgy hip (at 43 I ask you!!!) However please raise a glass of Belgian beer for me (I love the stuff ) and have a real good time!!!!!

bah, i'll try one of those cherry flavour ones for you

[ladybird]

booked a bed at nova-zembla they're 3miles away from Boskalpelhoven place

[Grumpy]

Personally, I prefer Quak !

[ladybird]

Personally, I prefer Quak !

what's that?

[Grumpy]

It's a Belguim beer which you drink out of a miniture yard glass (about 200mm high) with cheese served on the side !

[slob]

Not class A drugs with a speech impediment then...

[Grumpy]

It's from Belgium........who knows!

[gary tompkins]

It's a Belguim beer which you drink out of a miniture yard glass (about 200mm high) with cheese served on the side !


Sounded like you had to suck it from a duck's arse with a straw :chuckle:

[ladybird]

now coming back monday, after some vexing about riding back sunday night :)
still at Nova Zembla

[Albie]

Getting back to the thread I was wondering whether we should meet up on the ride down to the train. Obviously some will go other ways like scrapps but I was thinking if any want to meet at a said time at M20 services near Leeds Castle at around I guess 07.30

[Stafford]

Crumbs 7.30 what time do we need to be there?
Or are you going to leave at say 8.00?
Stuart and I are stopping over in Whitstable the night before to save a stupid o'clock start time.

[ladybird]

cor blimey! that's early (in general)
anyone coming from my way? maybe bang on the door?

[Albie]

Well maybe a tad early but as train is 09.20 Its around 30-45mins ride down. Latest I want to meet is 08.00. Im like a kid going on holiday.

[Stafford]

Im like a kid going on holiday.

What do you mean "like a kid" LOL

[scrapps]

Crumbs 7.30 what time do we need to be there?
Or are you going to leave at say 8.00?
Stuart and I are stopping over in Whitstable the night before to save a stupid o'clock start time.

Hi stafford logyks is stopping over night at mine in Herne bay so maybe we could meet for a pre trip drink/meal ? (plenty of room at mine and off road parking if other want to crash) also we could meet up on route to the tunnel.

[J.P]

You need to be at check-in 30 minuted before the departure time. I've found recently that you can run into a bit of a queue at the check-in gate and you should aim to be there an extra 15 minutes before.
If you miss your 30 minute window they'll bump you to the next train so always best to give you a little extra time. So for the 9.20 departure we must be checked in by 8.50, so we should be looking to arrive 8.30-8.45 realistically.

[scrapps]

Yep the auto check-in machines are a real pain in the ar#e so leave plenty of time. normal to only have one person in check-in and machines.

[Albie]

What do you mean "like a kid" LOL
dont start the gary glitter stuff. As I said I'm like a kid. Now just STOP IT,

[alan c]

i am up for meeting at services on m20 , 7.30 sounds good.

[Grumpy]

I'm up for meeting at the M20 services, see you guys at 7.30! (that's1 early start for me in sunny north essex!!!!)

[Albie]

I'm up for meeting at the M20 services, see you guys at 7.30! (that's1 early start for me in sunny north essex!!!!)

Yes but arn't we going to have fun.

[Grumpy]

I'm as excited as an excited person could be!!lol

[ladybird]

/me bounces
the bike may even get a clean too

[Gadget]

i am up for meeting at services on m20 , 7.30 sounds good.

What junction are the services on the M20 at or between?

[scrapps]

Hi all what time are people aiming to be at the tunnel,its 25 miles from mine and takes 30/35 min (c/bury slows the run) so i just want to work out a leave time so we can have a cuppa and a wee before the train....
offer still open ref over night stop point lots of off road parking floor space sofas air beds etc.(maybe even breakfast)

[Stafford]

What junction are the services on the M20 at or between?

I think this is the one M20 Junc 8
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=582420&y=154865&z=3&sv=582420,154865&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

[scrapps]

The sample shirts are done...I will collect them tomorrow and post the pics while at work so have a look and let me know.
ukmoc logo on front left,ducati logo front right,union flag on one sleeve and Belg flag on other.... if people want stuff on the back or names this can be done no problem,but I do think this would be nice as a standard shirt so we dont all have different colours and types(polo shirts in same coulours available) I think these will be £15/16 each. polos maybe 1-2 pounds cheaper?

[alan c]

sounds good, looking forward to pictures and ordering of course !

thanks.

[scrapps]

well here they are the first two shirts as samples.. logos can be added or moved,but it would be nice if we can agree one type and get them made(name on each still possible).also logos on the back if you want.
This basic style was done from the feedback on site.

http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr321/Embassyservices/22082008427.jpg

http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr321/Embassyservices/22082008428.jpg

[ladybird]

looking good, should the circly bit be closer to the ducati (or am i being picky) ?
for some reason i had in my head the colours were inverted, but they are not so that is good also

[scrapps]

Ladybird your being picky...the shirt I am wearing is a medium and has plenty of room for me(not tight across back etc) for size idea I am 5'11'' and my chest is 37''. this style with these logos would cost £16.00 (logo price on previous thread £1 for small 2 for med and 4 very large)

[J.P]

That looks cool mate.
I think I like the version with the flags on the sleeve.
Is there a UKMOC /Belgian tour on the bank in some way?
I think we should have that somewhere.
I do also want my 'J.P' on the back too.

[ladybird]

Ladybird your being picky...the shirt I am wearing is a medium and has plenty of room for me(not tight across back etc) for size idea I am 5'11'' and my chest is 37''. this style with these logos would cost £16.00 (logo price on previous thread £1 for small 2 for med and 4 very large)

fair enuff :) (even though it wasn't with regards to the shirt itself just this bit... http://www.lady-bird.co.uk/2008/ukmoc/shirtlogo.jpg as i wasn't sure how it was supposed to look :) otherwize i think it is spot on)

did you mention something about stuff on the collar, or was that something else entirely?

[scrapps]

That looks cool mate.
I think I like the version with the flags on the sleeve.
Is there a UKMOC /Belgian tour on the bank in some way?
I think we should have that somewhere.
I do also want my 'J.P' on the back too.

Yes i think the flags on the sleeves worked out well,you can have ukmoc on tour on the back(a few have asked) and your name on it to. large logo across the back is £4.00 and names I think if small are £1.00.
I dont have ukmoc on tour on the back of my sample but will add if most people are going to have it.

[alan c]

Rich, they look great ,I like the flag design shirt just as it is, that will do for me.

[J.P]

ok Scrapps thanks.
Definitely I want the UKMOC on Tour thing on the back and 'J.P' on there too.
Don't forget the '.' in there, I'm very particular about my dot.

[scrapps]

ok Scrapps thanks.
Definitely I want the UKMOC on Tour thing on the back and 'J.P' on there too.
Don't forget the '.' in there, I'm very particular about my dot.

Hi J.P not a problem mate,i was thinking maybe having just MONSTERS on tour on the back as the ukmoc logo is on the front(plus if we do some for the MOB it would not look odd)we could find a funky text or something for the back. just a idea.?
Also if people want them just as a club shirt we just need to loose/replace the flags.

[Stafford]

for some reason i had in my head the colours were inverted, but they are not so that is good also

I thought they were going to be Red body with black as well as they were the ones in the previous link, or didi I miss something?
Look good though, although a bloke who's 5' 11" with a 37" chest is bleeding skinny. I think I'll need a large at 5' 10" and 42" chest.

[scrapps]

I thought they were going to be Red body with black as well as they were the ones in the previous link, or didi I miss something?
Look good though, although a bloke who's 5' 11" with a 37" chest is bleeding skinny. I think I'll need a large at 5' 10" and 42" chest.

I think they did them in both, and oi who you calling skinny lol.
please let me know if you want one and if you want printing across the back?
i am away for a week from sunday so i will need to have answers apon my return to get sorted in time.
maybe start a list ?

[ladybird]

if you had something like
monsters on tour
(name)
belgium 2008
.
.
then maybe you could convince them to add the tours you've been on each time, like badges :)

(yes i am being slightly silly, but it's friday and it's time for the pub)

[scrapps]

Mmm i like your thinking about having dates etc listed under the monsters on tour ?

[gary tompkins]

Nice job on the shirts Scrapps

Is the original T shirt thread still active or hs this taken over?

I too would like UKMOC or Monsters on tour, with Belgium 2008 on the back

Not fussed about the GT bit anywhere, and as for size I'm going Large as a medium will be way too small, especially as I've just put on 1/2 a stone on holiday in Ireland... what a bloater :o

[Grumpy]

I'm happy with the layout of the shirt. The idea with 'monsters on tour' on the back plus our names, gets my thumbs up.
As for size, by the sound of it i'll need an x/l.!

[rollo22]

Great Job on the shirts Scrapps,
Count me in for one as well,
Think i will be going for an XL please.

[gary tompkins]

Scrapps,

After seeing Gadget's one at Boxhill I like it a lot :thumbsup:

However I would still like a Large size with...

Monsters on tour

Belgium 2008

On the back please

Do you want me to post a cheque down & how much is total cost?

[ladybird]

After seeing Gadget's one at Boxhill I like it a lot :thumbsup:
However I would still like a Large size with...


I wondered what you two were up to in the corner of the carpark ;)


edit: for the love of god, not in comic sans!!!!!!!!

[gary tompkins]

I know but there's not many fonts to choose from here

Just wanted text to stand out on post really

Maybe I should have gone bold/italic :ymca:

[alan c]

i would like a large shirt as well and happy with plain or monsters on tour on back.

[Stuart42]

Hi Scrapps

nice one.

Any chance I could have this done, with the back print, on a large black long sleeve T please?

I ask as I know I'll wear a long sleeve T again.

Cheers
Stuart

[ducrissi]

Hi - i've been watching this thread with envy, thinking it would be great - but a bit worried about coming on my own... so couple of questions...
is it too late to book?
is anyone else from yorkshire area going? and what times / how u planning on crossing - and could i tag along?
I does sound like it will be a fantastic weekend

[J.P]

It's never too late, but you might need some help looking for accommodation.
There are plenty of us going from the South East but I'm not sure about 'Up North'.
Have a look through this thread for some hints for places to stay,
http://ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=28380
Also 'Alan C' is in contact with the Belgian's who may be able to suggest additional places to stay.

[ducrissi]

It's never too late, but you might need some help looking for accommodation.
There are plenty of us going from the South East but I'm not sure about 'Up North'.
Have a look through this thread for some hints for places to stay,
http://ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=28380
Also 'Alan C' is in contact with the Belgian's who may be able to suggest additional places to stay.

thanks - i'll have a look through the others who are going and see who's fromwhere, and have pm'd alan c as well

Chrissi

[scrapps]

Hi folks I am (at last) back from my holls my bags I hope will be back soon to?
had a great holl but crap trip home late flight,then 1 more passenger than seats,baggage delays at gatwick then found my bags did not even leave cyprus Grrrrrrr.......
Still home now and I will read the posts ref shirts and get them sorted(ordered) this week so let me know if you want me to order you one....

[alan c]

thanks - i'll have a look through the others who are going and see who's fromwhere, and have pm'd alan c as well

Chrissi

i have pm,d you.

ladybird has booked at nova-zembla ? about 3 miles from where we are staying, hope she will be along soon with some information, also slob has booked into somewhere nearby ?

is anyone else coming from your area ? or you maybe able to meet up on route ?

[alan c]

hi scrapps, i bet cyprus was very hot, glad you had good holiday.

i would like a shirt , think i would be a medium, dont mind plain back or monsters on tour, are you going to do list ?

thanks alan.

[ladybird]

i have pm,d you.

ladybird has booked at nova-zembla ? about 3 miles from where we are staying, hope she will be along soon with some information, also slob has booked into somewhere nearby ?

is anyone else coming from your area ? or you maybe able to meet up on route ?

yup. last time i emaileds them they had room(s) for sunday night only
pm'd you contact details

[gary tompkins]

hi scrapps, i bet cyprus was very hot, glad you had good holiday.

i would like a shirt , think i would be a medium, dont mind plain back or monsters on tour, are you going to do list ?

thanks alan.

I'm also up for a shirt - large size with slogan on back

I agree with Alan - it'll be better to start a new T-shirt thread for orders?

[ducrissi]

i have pm,d you.

ladybird has booked at nova-zembla ? about 3 miles from where we are staying, hope she will be along soon with some information, also slob has booked into somewhere nearby ?

is anyone else coming from your area ? or you maybe able to meet up on route ?

Ok - am emailing various guest houses to check availability - think i might have left it too late tho!! In case i CAN get somewhere - is anyone else riding down from 'up north' (i'm from Rotherham) or en route so i could meet up with them part way on the Friday and takin up an offer of a settee for the Friday night?

[J.P]

I mentioned before that I'm happy to set up a route to our Belgian B&B in Buggenhout on my Sat Nav. And Gary T, before you say it, avoiding any gravel roads.
I also suggested a stop into see Tyne Cot cemetary just outside of Leper for a bit of culture & history. It's pretty much on the country road route and I think would make a nice stop, sad, but nice.

As for routes, I can't seem to send the route from Google for some reason, but basically it goes thus;

Exit Eurotunnel heading East on the A16, before turning off after a couple of miles onto the D943.
Take the road south just past Saint-Omer and then turn East on the D933.
At the town of Cassel take the D948 to Steenvoorde and on to Poperinge.
Join the N38 to Leper.
At this point we could stop for a bite to eat somewhere (If anyone knows the town) then take the N313 eastward to Sint-Juliaan then turning off to the cemetary.
'History & Respect'
After that join the N303 to Westrozebeke before turning onto the N36 towards Roeselare.
Around the town to join the N37 to Tielt.
Join the N35 to Deinze.
Join the N43 towards Gent.
Before Gent join the A10 motorway heading south.
Turnoff A10 after two junctions onto the N42 towards Wetteren.
Join the N416 towards Dendemonde.
Go round the town and join the N17, turning off after a couple of miles to Buggenhout.

I believe the B&B is on Kasteelstraat, but not sure where on the road.

So, what do you reckon ???

[Stuart42]

Hi Justin

I'm up for a bit of culture so the stop sounds good.

Cheers
Stuart

[J.P]

Google reckons about 2 hours for the first bit of the trip, without the stop in Leper.
I think a more direct route after that might be better, about 1 hr 20 mins on the more direct main road, rather than the country roads, which is about another 2 hrs, so we get to the B&B mid-afternoon.

[pegboy]

Wanted to let you know i am still very keen. I am assembling the bike now and hopefully it should be running by the weekend, if that is the case then i would like to tag along on Saturday return Monday with others if possible preferably on the Eurotunnel?

[J.P]

yep, you just need to book yourself a slot on the train. Cheaper obviously if you pre-book your ticket but you can also just turn up and try to get on a departure.

[ladybird]

uhm, just thought i'd check petrol prices (to make sure i have cash in case the card gets blocked)
what do we stick in the tank?

http://www.prix-carburants.gouv.fr/

Petrol in Belgium is now more expensive than France and the U.K. Diesel remains a good buy though and is about 16.9% cheaper than the U.K. ????

[Stuart42]

Google reckons about 2 hours for the first bit of the trip, without the stop in Leper.
I think a more direct route after that might be better, about 1 hr 20 mins on the more direct main road, rather than the country roads, which is about another 2 hrs, so we get to the B&B mid-afternoon.



Hi

I seem to remember that we can't check in until about 4pm but will check and let you know.

Cheers
Stuart

[pegboy]

yep, you just need to book yourself a slot on the train. Cheaper obviously if you pre-book your ticket but you can also just turn up and try to get on a departure.

Once on the tunnel train do we need anything to tie down the bike or on its stand is ok?

[J.P]

It's only the side stand for the train. You can hang onto it if you like, depends how bouncy your suspension in. It can be a little worrying to see it wobbling about.

[gary tompkins]

What's a side stand? ;)

[Albie]

Im all for the respect at the war graves. I was hoping you would suggest that. Lately Ive become so much more grateful for the lives our fathers and grandfathers have given us.
looking forward to it big time.

[Grumpy]

Hi folks, i'm happy to go with the flow when it comes to the route, a stop at ypre is fine, I tend to be a 'tail end charlie' when it comes to group riding, so an agreed route in advance would be sensible.

Ladybird, your bike will run fine on 'sans plomb' it's the french for unleaded.

[Stuart42]

Hi all

just had it confirmed check in time is 4pm.

It's getting close now, reet excited.

Cheers
Stuart

[MOB_Sven]

Hi everybody,

The route to Buggenhout and a stop at the war graveyard... I think that Jan is coming towards the chunnel and pick everybody up to make a ride towards Iepr (war graveyard) and afterwards to Buggenhout.
Maybe Rosaline will meet everybody also nearby the chunnel...

Can somebody send me an e-mail with the arrival time of the group and also a phonenumber of the leader of the group so we can stay in contact?

Please, this is verry important so we can arrange something.


Sven

[alan c]

hi sven, jp is sorting the route, sure he will be along soon with details, do you still have my mobile no ?
thanks for sorting out food etc.

looking forward to weekend- not long now !
cheers Alan.

[gary tompkins]

I've sorted my Europe assist breakdown cover, and travel insurance with the RAC. Just need to call Bikesure and arrange trike's greencard insurance.

Oooh... GT also getting exited :D

[slob]

I've sorted my Europe assist breakdown cover, and travel insurance with the RAC. Just need to call Bikesure and arrange trike's greencard insurance.

Oooh... GT also getting exited :D

Have you contacted Guinness to check whether they'll count a trike?

[ducrissi]

Just wanted to let you all know i'm sooooo jealous...

Wish i was coming too. No one else seems to be interested from up here.

Just in case anyone did still need a b&b the very helpful lady at nova zembla rang round for me and found www.mette.be did still have a room for both sat & sun. have a good time guys and bring some pics back!!

[Albie]

You could still come down. Going to be fun

[gary tompkins]

Have you contacted Guinness to check whether they'll count a trike?


Sorry mate you lost me there :confused:

[Albie]

Sorry mate you lost me there :confused:

Your aving a larf '